We are a "mixed" family politically (although on social issues such as gay marriage, even DH is liberal, he is more libertarian than religious conservative), and our DD was somewhere in the middle on many issues. We just moved there for the HS, so by then what the parent's views are appropriately not very important and not hanging out with other parents much. But our DD felt that a wide range of views were welcomed and expressed, although kids of all stripes were pushed to justify their opinions. There was a pretty active if small Republican club. My DD met and was a big fan of David Brooks (for some reason he spent a morning at GDS). So at least in the HS this was not an issue, although my DD did roll her eyes at just about everything one of the diversity coordinators said and did, found her completely over the top but I think she left. Maybe more of an issue in LS where parents at least in the younger grades making more of the connections, and since kids not thinking for themselves as much, perhaps being a fish out of water politically between home and school could be more challenging.

Anonymous wrote:DH and I have moderate political views, but consider ourselves to be more "traditional" or "conservative" than others when it comes to some parenting and schooling beliefs. DS wanted to look at GDS- we decided to go in and look at it with a fresh look. Academically, it seems like it could be a great fit, but philosophically more difficult. DS will apply, but depending on where he gets in probably won't be our choice ... however, it is NOT about there being or not being like minded kids/parents, but more about how the school is run.

Not the pp but also moderate. Current GDS moderate and/or conservative parents, please speak to your experience. Do you "fit in" or, at least, feel comfortable expressing yourself? Are classes led and discussions held in a balanced way?

DIE THREAD DIE.

Where do the conservative GDS families live? Are they treking all the way from Great Falls? Seems like a long commute just to have your values insulted daily by liberals.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS attends GDS because it a great school for him.
He chose the school for reasons other than politics--academics, atmosphere and general opportunity. We are conservative, but that may not apply to DS. He's in a school where he can stretch during an age where he should stretch.

What other schools did he consider?

I'd like to know the answer to this.